When I heard the next Haig Club event was to be in Shanghai, I was really excited to see what they have in store for us. Both London and Miami were amazing and different, and I’m certain Shanghai will have an element of its own. With everything booked and sorted…
Shanghai
Imagine being told by Chef Richard Ekkebus, that you’re about to eat the best steak of your life. The (limited supply) wagyu beef from David Blackmore, the only Australian raising 100% purebred Japanese wagyu cow – the crème de la crème of wagyu beef. And Fifty 8° Grill at Mandarin…
When rif and I were in Shanghai, we had coffee and dessert at the lounge in Andaz Shanghai, said to be the first of the Hyatt Andaz brand to be launched in Asia. The Andaz name means “personal style” in Urdu, driven by a philosophy that celebrates, respects and caters…
During my first two days in Shanghai, I often ate alone as rif had to work. I sat by the window at Farine Bakery and ordered with an excellent pain au chocolat and hot latte. And at The Commune Social, I choose to sit by the kitchen bar where I…
During my 5 days in Shanghai, I found the city a melting pot of food culture. Restaurants and hotel kitchens are lead by renowned chefs and entrepreneurs from all over the world — eager to serve you all kinds of cuisine in the most authentic way possible. Let’s just say I…
Fried chicken has always been one of my favourite things to eat. There’s just something irresistible about it, that I would crave for it ever so often. In Shanghai, I had a taste of the famous fried chicken at The Public, an American diner that serves authentic southern cuisine. Chicken…
One of the few places I enjoyed in Shanghai was Tianzifang, also known as Taikang Road. Tianzifang houses bar, artsy cafes, craft shops, design studios, galleries and boutique — supported by tourists, expats, designers and yuppies. The architecture itself is something to marvel at; a marriage between French and Chinese…
One of the highlights of my Shanghai trip was my visit to Farine Boulangerie, located in Wukang Lu, former French Concession. I liked the area – the buildings showcased a range of architecture, from French Renaissance, Art Deco, English and Mediterranean, surrounded by large trees. Farine is said to serve…
For new hotels, art isn’t just a decoration. It has become a fundamental and ornamental element in a hotel design to allow guests to have deeper thoughts about their overall experience. At Mandarin Oriental Pudong, art integrates into the hotel architecture, design and concept – it is part of the…
Li Yen at Ritz Carlton and Shanghai in JW Marriott are one the few hotel Chinese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that serves non-halal dishes and I was invited to sample a few dishes from the Chinese New Year set menus of each restaurant. Dinner started at Li Yen, where we…
